The meaning of “כָּסַף”
Understanding kâçaph reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
(have) desire, be greedy, long, sore. - properly, to become pale, i.e. (by implication) to pine after - also to fear 1) ...
כָּסַף
(have) desire, be greedy, long, sore. - properly, to become pale, i.e. (by implication) to pine after - also to fear 1) to long for, yearn for, long after 1a) (Qal) to long for 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to long for (deeply) 1b2) being longed for (participle)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 31:30 | “And now, though thou wouldest needs be gone, because thou sore longedst after thy father’s house, yet wherefore hast thou stolen my gods?” Word: כָּסַף (kâçaph) | |
| Job 14:15 | “Thou shalt call, and I will answer thee: thou wilt have a desire to the work of thine hands.” Word: כָּסַף (kâçaph) | |
| Psalms 17:12 | “Like as a lion that is greedy of his prey, and as it were a young lion lurking in secret places.” Word: כָּסַף (kâçaph) | |
| Psalms 84:2 | “My soul longeth, yea, even fainteth for the courts of the Lord: my heart and my flesh crieth out for the living God.” Word: כָּסַף (kâçaph) | |
| Zephaniah 2:1 | “Gather yourselves together, yea, gather together, O nation not desired;” Word: כָּסַף (kâçaph) |
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